Belgrave vs Joiners Square

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Belgrave Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Joiners Square Staffordshire Police

      Belgrave vs Joiners Square Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Belgrave
      Staffordshire Police
      613 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Joiners Square
      Staffordshire Police
      677 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.4% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belgrave
      B Joiners Square
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      613
      677
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      648
      739
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↓8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belgrave
      B Joiners Square
      Violent Crime
      242 ↑0%
      226 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑7%
      132 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓48%
      47 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↓3%
      65 ↑14%
      Burglary
      15 ↓50%
      32 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑0%
      59 ↓13%
      Drugs
      11 ↑120%
      17 ↓29%
      Public Order
      53 ↑18%
      42 ↓9%
      Robbery
      2 ↓50%
      15 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      91 ↓15%
      20 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓25%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑80%
      6 ↓45%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑200%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      A Belgrave is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belgrave safer than Joiners Square?

      Belgrave has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 613 crimes in the last 12 months. Joiners Square has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 677 crimes. Belgrave scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belgrave vs Joiners Square?

      Belgrave shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Joiners Square shows -8.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belgrave and Joiners Square?

      In Belgrave, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (242 incidents). In Joiners Square, it is Violent Crime (226 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belgrave and Joiners Square?

      Belgrave recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Joiners Square recorded 132. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Belgrave vs Joiners Square?

      Violent crime in Belgrave totalled 242 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 226 in Joiners Square. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belgrave and Joiners Square in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belgrave recorded 648 crimes (now 613, a change of -5.4%). Joiners Square recorded 739 crimes previously (now 677, -8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belgrave and Joiners Square?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Belgrave has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Joiners Square has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belgrave and Joiners Square?

      Belgrave falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Joiners Square is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Belgrave and Joiners Square?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Belgrave or Joiners Square on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Belgrave and Joiners Square. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.